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President of Botswana confirmed for Mining Indaba Virtual

Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi is the president of Botswana. (Image source: World Economic Forum/Flickr)

Investing in African Mining Indaba (Mining Indaba), part of Hyve Group Plc, has announced that His Excellency, Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana, has confirmed to deliver his presidential keynote address at the upcoming Mining Indaba Virtual

HE Mokgweetsi Masisi will be joining the already confirmed HE Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, HE Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and HE Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, at Mining Indaba Virtual which will be held next month, from 2-3 February 2021.

The mining sector continues to be seen as the backbone of Botswana’s economy, and one of the largest contributors to gross domestic product, with minerals comprising almost 80% of export earnings. Over the years, Botswana has received widespread praise for the way in which it has converted mineral rents to fiscal revenues - combined with sound economic policies, these have helped build infrastructure and kept the economy stable.

In 2018, Botswana was the world's second-largest diamond producer by value and volume, however, there are significant investment opportunities in expansion and development of the country’s coal, coal bed methane, uranium, gold and silver as well. 

Building into the overall theme of Mining Indaba Virtual, geared towards building resilience and regrowth, helping to adopt a new mindset for African mining sector, HE Mokgweetsi Masisi is expected to address Botswana’s mining sector development including progress on production and volumes in diamonds, gold, copper, coal and iron ore; new diamond and copper licensing opportunities for explorers and junior miners; developments of infrastructure in Botswana’s Western corridor to stimulate international investment and safeguarding investors through transparency and sustainable fiscal regimes. 

Botswana is currently looking to expand its renewable energy generation up to 15% by the end of this decade but given its coal reserves and the fact that it imports approximately 50% of energy from neighbouring countries it will remain focused on domestic fossil fuels development, with coal on track to contribute 300MW of new generation capacity and coalbed methane (CBM) providing 250MW.

For more information about the programme, visit www.miningindaba.com/Page/mining-indaba-virtual

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